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Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix
Forget the store-bought packets — this homemade Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix delivers bold, savory flavor with ingredients you can actually read. Built around rich beef bouillon and sweet, slow-caramelized minced onions, this from-scratch seasoning blend comes together in minutes and stores be…
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Basic Homemade Meatballs
Basic Homemade Meatballs
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These Basic Homemade Meatballs are tender, juicy, and incredibly versatile - perfect for spaghetti, sandwiches, or appetizers. The simple blend of ground beef, onions, and seasonings creates that classic comfort food flavor that everyone loves. Make a batch to enjoy right away or freeze for quick weeknight meals. With both baking and stovetop options, these savory meatballs are easy enough for beginners but tasty enough to impress dinner guests. - Claude
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Ingredients
1 pound (80/20) lean ground beef
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs (regular or Italian)
1/3 cup finely minced onion
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, more or less, as needed (omit if baking)
Directions
If baking, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, egg, parsley, salt, pepper and Worcestershire.
Using a 1-1/2 to 2 inch scoop, place portions on baking pan.
Lightly coat hands with oil then gently shape each scoop into 1-inch balls.
Bake on the center rack of oven, for about 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
If cooking in a skillet, heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the meatballs, turning to brown on all sides.
Set aside to cool.
Place into sauce or freeze.
Servings\Yield
Makes about 24 meatballs
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 meatball) - Calories: 75; Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 1.5g); Cholesterol: 22mg; Sodium: 115mg; Total Carbohydrates: 3g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 0g); Protein: 5g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
Cook's Notes: You might want to use a small or medium cookie scoop (about 1-1/2 tablespoons), depending on the size you're looking for and to keep the meatballs uniform in size. Then roll the scoop into a ball, or use a meatball pan.
To Freeze: Allow meatballs to cool completely, then transfer to a baking sheet that has been lightly coated with non-stick spray. Place into the freezer until frozen, then transfer to a freezer bag.
To Air Fry: Preheat air fryer at 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly spray basket and place a batch of meatballs in basket, leaving plenty of room between each. Cook about 11 minutes, shaking and turning several times, adding 1/4 cup water in bottom of tray to control any smoking. Continue in batches. Add all the meatballs back into the cooker and cook for 1 minute longer to warm through.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: meatballs, beef, ground beef, italian
🗂️ Categories: 🥩 Beef, 🍔 Ground Beef, 🥨 Apps & Snacks
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Basic Homemade Meatballs was added on May 03, 2025 and last updated on May 03, 2025.
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Recently Added!
Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix
Forget the store-bought packets — this homemade Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix delivers bold, savory flavor with ingredients you can actually read. Built around rich beef bouillon and sweet, slow-caramelized minced onions, this from-scratch seasoning blend comes together in minutes and stores be…
Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix
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